M.S.O.B.A. shows their support for the Manu Samoa team

Members of the M.S.O.B.A. who rendered support for the Manu Samoa. Photo/Supplied.

The Manu Samoa Old Boys Association (M.S.O.B.A.) are throwing their support behind the Manu Samoa team ahead of the World Cup qualifying game this Saturday against Germany.

The rugby alumni have pledged NZ$1000 (T$1,750) towards the Manu Samoa campaign to qualify for the 2019 World Cup in Japan. The President of M.S.O.B.A., Toleafoa Tupuola Andy Aiolupotea, extended his well wishes to the team on behalf of their international rugby alumni.

“We give our support to the Manu Samoa team and wish them well for their World Cup qualifying game against Germany this Saturday. Ia manuia lava fuafuaga mo le lumana’i o Manu Samoa.”

In Samoan, the M.S.O.B.A President wanted to directly express a note of encouragement on behalf of their association based in New Zealand.

The M.S.O.B.A. was launched a year ago in Auckland, New Zealand, after it was set up to acknowledge all members who represented the Manu Samoa and their affiliation to Samoan Rugby.

The current membership of M.S.O.B.A. is made up of ex-players in different professions whose goals are to increase and capitalise on their corporate network for the advancement of Manu Samoa Rugby through future developments and fundraising initiatives.